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October Fun & Spooky Happenings
With Halloween coming up, fun activities are springing up around town for ghouls and goblins of all ages. Save the Date for some upcoming October events… HAUNTED: VICTORIAN GHOST STORIES AT THE MANSION—HALLOWEEN TOURS Fri, 10/18 –...
Spotlight on Social Skills Groups
by Caryn McAllister, PT, DPT / President & CEO of High Quality Home Therapy Does your child struggle in social situations? Or have difficulty making and maintaining friendships, communicating with peers or even reading social cues accurately? Perhaps she/he might...
Meet A Mom: Meet The Moms Behind Rock Paper Scissors
This week’s Meet a Mom features the dynamic duo behind Rock Paper Scissors Events. @rock_paper_scissors_events Introducing Rachel Lampen and Kristen Mitrakis, two New Canaan moms who create unique parties and events. Rachel is originally from the UK and...
Fall Recipe: Apple Dijon Skillet Chicken
We’re always looking for easy weeknight meals, and it’s a bonus if they incorporate our favorite seasonal ingredients. So we were thrilled when The Local Moms Contributor Kate Bowler of Domestikatedlife shared this quick recipe that pairs chicken with apple....
New Canaan Country School to Host Fall Discovery Fair
Looking for something to do on a rainy Saturday? The Fall Discovery Fair at New Canaan Country School is a fun, hands-on morning of guided exploration for children (ages 2-7) and their parents. This free event takes place on Saturday, October...
All About Botox – Newtown Medispa
The following post is written by Debra Sullivan, PA-C and Owner of Newtown MediSpa. In 2012, Debra opened Newtown MediSpa offering a new concept in wellness that combines beauty, wellness, and pampering. Today, with locations in both Newtown &...
Meet A Mom: Meet Ginger Drysdale
Meet Ginger Drysdale, the stylish Rowayton mom behind Classic Prep Childrenswear. Using her background in the New York City fashion world—and her mother’s instinct—she believes in “toying with tradition to produce a fresh take on timeless...
Local Farm Guide
As the summer turns to fall, we're all looking for fun things to do outside. But if the playground is getting old and you're just over the pool and beach, it can be hard to find new options. So why not plan to spend a day on the farm? There are several...
School Lunch Finds from Scouted Food!
This content was provided by Shilpa Rosenberry, founder of Scouted and a regular contributor for The Local Moms Network. Scouted is a New Canaan, CT-based social network designed to cut through the clutter on grocery store shelves. Basically, Shilpa’s site...
Meet a Mom: Ali Bernstein, Founder of Suburban Jungle
Suburban Jungle is one of our favorite (new to us) resources for families relocating from cities to the ‘burbs. It’s a real estate business founded by mom and real estate veteran Alison Bernstein, totally focused on helping buyers learn about different...
Meet a Mom: Casey Georgeson of SAINT JANE, an Innovative CBD Beauty Line
When Casey Georgeson founded SAINT JANE, which launched in January 2019, she had a similar goal to The Local Moms Network—helping other women. “SAINT JANE aspires to help women become their best through thoughtfully sourced, performance-driven...
Cozy up to Fall Fires & Outdoor Living with Hoffman Landscapes
Hoffman Landscapes Designs Backyards for All Seasons With crisp weather moving in, it’s time to enjoy fire pit season! The trend for outdoor kitchens and bars is on the rise, as savvy home owners are making their backyards as comfortable as their living...